경호 and I left for Jisan Resort for some late night skiing and snowboarding. The short 40 minute drive reminded me of the fact that Korea is 80 percent mountain, easily forgettable with the skyscraper scenery I pass though everyday.
Rental outlets lined the road as we neared the ski slope. They rent out not only ski and snowboard paraphernalia, but snow clothes! It's a convinient and cheap option for the occasional snow enthusiast( which is probably more than 80 percent of people on the slope). They offer a huge range of parkas and ski pants styles, which was evident once we got to the resort where by American standards, everyone was dressed like they were regulars to the snow.
It goes along with a trend I've seen in Korea.
It goes along with a trend I've seen in Korea.
When a Korean gets involved in an outdoor activity, they are gear-obsessed, making sure they are dressed with almost commercial perfect outfit. I see groups of old hikers lined up at the bus stop early in the morning outfitted with heavy boots, walking sticks, hats, handkerchiefs, sunglasses, heavy, medium, and light jacket, breathable pants, gloves. I'm not criticising Korea's preparedness for outdoor activities, but just noting that there's a certain code to always dress like a true outdoorsman, regardless of skill set.
Therefore it explained the fact that even though the skiier and snowboarders were dressed stylish and pro-like, the overwhelming majority of the people on the slopes were beginners. The runs were filled with artificial snow and people, but I had fun skiing until 4 in the morning.
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